The ARC-PA has granted accreditation-provisional status to the California Baptist University Master of Science in Physician Assistant
Studies program.

Accreditation-provisional is an accreditation status granted to a proposed program,
which has not yet enrolled students, when the plans and resources allocation, if fully
implemented as planned, appear to demonstrate the program's ability to meet the ARC-PA
standards or appear to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the standards
as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.

Accreditation-provisional does not ensure any subsequent accreditation status. It
is limited to no more than 5 years from matriculation of the first class.

As a general rule, all prerequisites must be completed by January 31, 2018 and your bachelors degree must be posted by December 31, 2018. In rare instances, an exceptional candidate may be invited for an interview while
a course or two are in progress. The PA admissions committee is solely responsible
for making this decision. Candidates in this category will have GPAs above 3.7, meet
all or most of the preference items, and have provided exceptional service to CBU
or the community. There is no guarantee that such candidates will be accepted to the
program.

As part of the program, CBU will provide information and workshops in the job-seeking
process. The program will also provide leads to potential jobs. However, job-seeking
is an individual process and CBU cannot guarantee that an employer will hire you.

Upon completing an ARC-PA accredited program, graduates are eligible to sit for the
professional board given by the National Commission on Certification of Physician
Assistants. Upon passing the exam, candidates are given the designation of Physician
Assistant–Certified (PA-C). The candidate may then apply for state licensure and for
a DEA certificate to prescribe controlled medication. The licensure process and requirements
for each state vary and candidates must check with the Board of Physician Assistants
in the state of planned practice for specific requirements.